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An Introduction to Physical Therapy

An Introduction to Physical Therapy | NASA MRI Blog

Physical therapy is often recommended when health problems make it difficult to perform everyday tasks. It is also used to relieve pain for health issues such as arthritis, and recover after certain surgeries. A physical therapist will work with you to improve or restore you to physical function. Physical therapy is often accompanied with other treatments. Depending on your physician’s care plan and prescription it may be short or long term. The end goal of physical therapy is to help you obtain a better quality of life and continue an active lifestyle.

Do I need physical therapy?
Physical therapy is customized to your specific conditions, symptoms, and abilities. Physical therapists are licensed, highly-educated healthcare professionals. Your physical therapist will spend time learning about your individual needs and concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan. A physical therapist will help you to reduce pain and restore or improve mobility, often without the need for surgery. Most importantly, they will educate you on the proper way to manage your condition properly.

Top reasons you may need Physical Therapy

  • Movement Disorders Patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders can work with a physical therapist to achieve greater movement ability
  • Gait and Balance Training As we age balance training is important in helping prevent falls and maintaining quality of life.
  • Strength and Conditioning Muscle, bone mass, and strength all begin to diminish as we age. A physical therapist will work with you to maintain and build muscle and bone mass.
  • Postural Re-education Back, wrist, knee, shoulder, and hip pain can all be reduced with corrections to posture. Postural re-education is a technique often employed by physical therapists to help manage your pain

The physical therapists at NASA are qualified to help you achieve improved physical mobility. They also have top of the line equipment and the added bonus of the entire NASA team behind them to offer you the most extensive physical therapy program in Naples.